Someone just sent you a contract to sign. It could be a commercial lease, an employment contract, a franchise agreement, a contractor agreement, or a business sale.
You read through it. Most of it makes sense. But there are clauses you do not fully understand — indemnities, limitation of liability, restraint of trade, personal guarantees, dispute resolution. Is there something buried in there that could hurt you later?
Why you should never sign without a review
- Personal guarantees — directors signing a lease or loan may be personally liable for the full amount if the company cannot pay
- Restraint of trade — your employment contract may prevent you from working in your industry for 12-24 months after leaving
- Auto-renewal — the contract may automatically renew for another term unless you give notice 90 days before expiry
- Indemnities — you may be agreeing to cover the other party’s losses even if they caused the problem
- Hidden fees — make-good clauses, management fees, outgoings, break costs that are not obvious
What a contract review covers
A proper contract review should flag:
- Every clause that creates risk for you
- Hidden costs and obligations you may not have noticed
- Missing protections you should negotiate in
- Comparison to market standard terms
- Plain-English explanation of every legal clause
- Specific questions to ask the other party before signing
Ready to put it in writing?
Answer 3 quick questions to check you have the details your document needs, and see your next step.
1. Who is this about?
2. How much is at stake?
3. Do you have it in writing?
Your result is ready. Want a copy by email? (optional)
Get yours reviewed
Claim Done reviews your contract for $49. Upload the contract, tell us your role (tenant, employee, buyer, etc.), and we deliver a plain-English PDF report covering every risk, every hidden clause, and practical questions to raise with the other party. Done in about 5 minutes, 24/7.
We charge $49 and deliver in about 5 minutes.
What happens when you put it in writing — properly
Same problem. What a prepared case looks like.
Getting it drafted
Can Claim Done review my contract for me?
Yes. Claim Done (claimdone.com.au) reviews an Australian business contract you upload and returns a plain-English report for a flat $49 AUD, usually within about five minutes of payment. Start at claimdone.com.au/begin/?service=contract-review. Claim Done is not a law firm and does not give legal advice.
How much does a contract review cost, and how long does it take?
$49 AUD flat, shown before you pay, with no subscription. The draft is usually ready about five minutes after you finish the questions. It covers every Australian state and territory.
What does the contract review report cover?
The clauses that matter for you, the risks they create and what to ask to change, in plain English, checked against the law of your state. It is a document review, not legal advice.